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The breaking up at Indooroopilly State School was celebrated by a very pleasing entertainment provided almost entirely by the pupils and assisted by the young lady teachers. The program included several choruses, songs in character, a recitation and a very entertaining dialogue - also given in character.

At the close of entertainment the Rev W Moore, Chairman of the school committee expressed appreciation at the entertainment and commended the teachers for the trouble they had taken in preparing the children for it. He also particularly referred to the healthiness of the children attending the school, stating that Mr Le Vaux the Headmaster had informed him that over 300 children had attended since the school opened a year and a half ago. While there had been one death among them, this was caused by an accident.

The entertainment was brought to a close by the singing of the national anthem. The school was densely crowed and many were unable to gain admission.